World Renowned Industry Competitions

The Retail Design Institute hosts and owns the longest lasting and most well respected International Store Design Competition and Student Design Competition in the retail Industry. In addition, we are involved in partner competitions and host many local competitions in our local chapters.

Retail Design Institute Events

The Retail Design Institute enables and promotes professional growth through peer meetings and exploration of specific issues relating to the profession through chapter events, tradeshows, retail tours, presentations, and conferences.

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We are the retail industry's creative professionals. We were founded in 1961 to be a collaborative community where ideas, knowledge and passion would be shared at a local level and enable our members to fulfill the fast-paced planning and design needs of retail. Today, our membership includes architects, graphic designers, lighting designers, interior designs, store planners, visual merchandisers, resource designers, brand strategists, educators, trade partners, trade media and students of design.

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You may qualify for up to one year's complementary membership!* In support of retail professionals everywhere

Due to the novel coronavirus/Covid-19, the Retail Design Institute has waived membership fees and dues through May 31, 2021 for new members. Stay informed, stay connected and receive all the benefits of Retail Design Institute membership through May 31, 2021. Please use discount code 2020free when signing up. *All prospective members will be vetted according to the Institute's stated membership criteria.